Question

A 17-year-old girl requests the combined oral contraceptive pill from her GP and asks that her parents not be told. She understands the risks and benefits and can clearly explain them. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception and respect her confidentiality as she appears Gillick competent

Answer

Refuse contraception until her parents give consent

Answer

Inform her parents but still prescribe

Answer

Inform social services

Answer

Prescribe only if she agrees to tell her parents

Practice question

A 17-year-old girl requests the combined oral contraceptive pill from her GP and asks that her parents not be told. She understands the risks and benefits and can clearly explain them. What is the most appropriate response?